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DG03 RYY

2003 MG Tf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

56,332 mi
Last recorded56,332 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Tf46,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 RYY
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 56,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 56,270 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,200 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 56,147 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 55,890 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 55,662 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,834 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 54,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 54,107 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 53,624 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 52,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush forward outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,763 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 May 2013 49,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,410 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

non standard rear subframe mounting bolts

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,330 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

non standard rear subframe mounting bolts

slight play in rear subframe bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,637 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,091 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,616 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

minor play in steering rack at n/s

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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DG03 RYY is a 2003 MG Tf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 46,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG03 RYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG03 RYY registered?

DG03 RYY is a 2003 MG Tf, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is DG03 RYY safe to buy?

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